Chapter 313: Find a Scapegoat - I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

“How could someone like me possibly be worthy of your favor…” Yu Ning’s voice was barely above a whisper. Her lashes trembled as she lowered her head, not daring to meet Wang Haoran’s gaze.

Wang Haoran didn’t bother with pretense. His tone turned direct, cutting through the moment without hesitation. “Then tell me—are you willing to become mine from now on?”

“Yes,” she answered instantly, the words leaving her lips without thought. “From now on, no matter what you ask of me, I’ll obey.”

“Good.” Wang Haoran gave a satisfied nod, then steered the conversation toward something far more relevant—Yan Yuntian. He needed details, and Yu Ning delivered.

From her mouth, he learned that Yan Yuntian was cultivating a martial technique known as the Limitless Carefree Art. This particular technique required the practitioner to maintain a pure, untouched body before reaching the Minor Grandmaster stage of Internal Energy. It demanded harsh self-discipline, grueling training, and abstinence.

But once that threshold was crossed… it became something entirely different. All restrictions would vanish. Cultivation would no longer be a burden, but a pleasure—a pleasurable, indulgent act that brought power as reward.

In short, sex makes him stronger.

Wang Haoran nearly swore out loud. So this guy was one of those absurdly overpowered main characters—the domineering, licentious type with a bulldozing protagonist aura. And this Limitless Carefree Art? It was the perfect match. Every woman who couldn’t beat him in a fight would eventually fall into his hands anyway.

The only silver lining here was what Yu Ning had shared: Yan Yuntian had only just stepped into the Minor Grandmaster realm, and his first target was supposed to be Qin Yunhan.

But that plan had been derailed. Yan Yuntian, that lust-fueled bulldozer, hadn’t started his engine yet.

Wang Haoran pulled out a small pill from his robe and handed it to Yu Ning. “Slip this into his drink. Quietly.”

This wasn’t just any pill. Heavy hitters like Yàn Guīshān, Jiāng Gaoxuan, Lu Beige, Gu Nanfeng, and Shen Yixing had all tasted it. Wang Haoran carried these little miracles on him at all times—standard anti-protagonist supplies, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice.

Given Yan Yuntian’s cultivation level, a direct confrontation would’ve been messy. But letting Yu Ning handle it from the inside? Much simpler. That was one of the reasons he’d intercepted her tonight.

“What is this medicine?” Yu Ning asked, curiosity flashing in her eyes.

“I’m doing this for your safety too,” Wang Haoran said quietly, leaning in. “Once he takes it… He’ll lose the ability to be a man.”

Yu Ning’s eyes widened in shock, but then she nodded solemnly. “I’ll get it done.”

She already knew Yan Yuntian had intentions toward her. But now her heart was full of Wang Haoran. The thought of being touched by another man made her stomach churn.

Wang Haoran nodded in approval, then asked a question that had been tickling the back of his mind. “You’ve been his maid for a while. Has anything ever happened between you?”

“No, of course not!” Yu Ning answered quickly. “Before he reaches the Minor Grandmaster stage, he wasn’t even allowed to think about such things. He never laid a finger on me—or on Yun Xuan. To avoid any temptation, he wouldn’t even let us speak to him face-to-face. Everything in his life was handled by male attendants.”

Well now… wasn’t that ideal?

Wang Haoran chuckled inwardly. A clean, pure protagonist with principles and a strong sense of hygiene. And as for himself? He liked things clean too. No interest in used goods.

Yu Ning, truth be told, was quite pretty. A solid 92 out of 100—not quite a female lead material, but just a hair beneath. Definitely worthy of being claimed.

“You mentioned someone named Yun Xuan earlier…” he prompted.

“She’s the same as me. Also one of his maids. She stayed behind at Fengxi Mountain and didn’t come with us.”

Wang Haoran gave a subtle nod. Once he crossed paths with this Yun Xuan, his Charm Halo cooldown would’ve reset. And then? Another maid to turn. After all, good things come in pairs.

“By the way, I saw you following someone earlier. What was that about?” he asked, changing the subject.

Of course, he already knew she had been tailing Qin Yunhan—but he intended to use that detail as an opening.

Yu Ning, sensing no danger, told him everything.

Wang Haoran scoffed. “That Yan Yuntian is a real piece of work. Someone finds a boyfriend, and he decides to ruin her life over it? What’s it to him?”

“He’s arrogant, strong, and comes from a powerful background. He only cares about his own desires,” Yu Ning said bitterly. “Qin Yunhan’s boyfriend… he won’t let him off.”

Wang Haoran fell into thoughtful silence.

If Yu Ning couldn’t give a convincing explanation, Yan Yuntian would never drop the matter. And right now, Wang Haoran had no interest in fighting him head-on.

Which meant… he needed a scapegoat.

But who?

A few seconds of pondering passed before his eyes lit up. He leaned toward Yu Ning and whispered something into her ear. “Here’s what I want you to tell him…”

—

Night fell.

Yu Ning returned to a stately old residence with carved beams and stone lions. This was a house Yàn Yúntiān had instructed her to purchase beforehand—his private retreat in Qingling, meant to serve as a resting place for when he visited Qin Yunhan in the future.

At the moment, Yan Yuntian was sitting in the courtyard under a moonlit sky.

Yu Ning did her best to calm her nerves. She carried over a cup of tea and offered it with both hands.

The tea leaves came from Fengxi Mountain—Yan Yuntian’s favorite.

He took the cup, sipped once, then asked, “Did you find out?”

“I did,” she said solemnly.

“Who is it?” His voice was calm, but his eyes narrowed.

“A boy named Lin Chen. Around eight years old,” Yu Ning answered.

“…Eight?” Yàn Yúntiān blinked, visibly thrown off. Then a short, disbelieving chuckle escaped him. “A kid?”

“Young master, he may be young, but he’s no ordinary child. He’s won a professional racing championship. And in just a few days, with limited capital, he made a hundred million in the stock market,” Yu Ning replied smoothly, handing him a folder with Lin Chen’s information and achievement records.

Yan Yuntian flipped through the documents. As his eyes scanned each page, his expression gradually turned serious.

This boy was frighteningly capable—far more accomplished than most adults. Winning over Qin Yunhan’s heart… didn’t seem so impossible anymore.

“But still… he’s eight. How could he possibly…” he murmured, doubt lingering in his voice.

“There are many ways,” Yu Ning said softly, guiding his thoughts just a little.

Yan Yuntian slowly nodded.

“Do you want me to do anything about it?” she asked cautiously.

“No need.” He drained his tea in one long sip, stood, and disappeared into the night like a phantom.

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【Ding! Host has destroyed protagonist Yan Yuntian’s dick function. Gained 3000 Villain Points. Yàn Yúntiān’s Protagonist Halo -150. Host’s Villain Halo +150.】

【Ding! Yan Yuntian has lost his ability as a man. “Unrestricted Overrun Halo” has been nullified.】

【Ding! Host has drastically altered the plot’s trajectory. Gained 3000 additional Villain Points!】

“So efficient,” Wang Haoran muttered to himself with a satisfied smile, sipping wine across the table from Qin Yunhan at a seaside restaurant.

Fresh seafood, a beautiful woman, and a crushed protagonist—it was shaping up to be a fine evening.

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